Chicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff
Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.
Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!
On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.
Today in people's history: 1199 opposes the Vietnam War
Fifty years ago, on this day in 1965, District 1199 Health Care Workers became the first labor union in the United States to formally oppose the Vietnam War.
Today in African American history: Birthday of W.E.B. DuBois
One of the greatest scholars, thinkers and activists for African American liberation was born on this date in 1868.
Texans rally for marriage equality
Religious leaders from all over Texas rallied for gender equality on the north steps of the Texas Capitol on Feb. 17.
Sen. Blumenthal, immigrant families call to overturn Texas court decision
Families being hurt and their advocates gathered in New Haven City Hall to tell their stories to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Spanish language media condemns GOP attempt to block Obama's immigration action
"Republicans celebrate while the immigrant community feels utter disillusionment."
Memorial for 3 Muslim students calls for end to hate, ignorance
There were calls for unity to end hate and bigotry in all forms for the three slain Muslim students slain in Chapel Hill, N.C. last week.
Trumka: Injunction against Obama’s immigration action a temporary setback
A federal judge in Texas Monday temporarily blocked President Obama's November executive action on immigration.
“Let us breathe and grow”: 41st African American History celebrations
The 41st Annual People's World African American History Month Celebrations will take place in Hartford and New Haven, Conn.
